Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - RAF Northolt

Capita

1d • $29,763 - $33,483

About The Position

As a Sponsored Reserve, you will be required to be deployed overseas, for 4 months at a time, followed by 16 months in the UK before being redeployed. You’ll be part of the RAF Firefighter force which provides the Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability to Defence across the UK and overseas. You’ll be ready to respond to and fight fires in the UK, as well as rescue from military aircraft. You’ll provide a first response to emergencies on the Defence estate and assist in providing fire safety awareness to Station personnel. When deployed in the UK and overseas, you’ll be required to support operations and exercises in potentially challenging environments. You’ll be trained to use highly specialised vehicles and equipment. Daily tasks will include ensuring that specialised vehicles and equipment are tested and inspected whilst also maintaining and honing your professional firefighter skills.

Requirements

• Citizen of the UK or Republic of Ireland, holder of a dual UK/other nationality passport, or have been a Commonwealth citizen from birth
• Resided in the UK for 5 years immediately preceding your application (candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered)
• Minimum of Grade C or 4 to 5 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics, or SCE Standard Grade 3 in English and Maths or equivalent
• Current full driving license
• Fit enough to complete initial and specialist training and perform your role effectively
• Meet health requirements (Body Mass Index, eyesight, and medical conditions that may preclude entry into the RAF reserves)
• Prepared to undertake and pass Situational and Behavioural tests during the recruitment phase and complete all background checks

Responsibilities

• Respond to and fight fires in the UK
• Rescue from military aircraft
• Provide a first response to emergencies on the Defence estate
• Assist in providing fire safety awareness to Station personnel
• Support operations and exercises in potentially challenging environments
• Ensure that specialised vehicles and equipment are tested and inspected
• Maintain and hone professional firefighter skills

Benefits

• Full training programme
• 23 days holiday with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• Company matched pension
• Life assurance
• Cycle2Work scheme
• 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Access to all Capita’s Employee Network Groups (ENGs) covering all aspects of diversity and inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees